As America’s first Muslim senator-elect sets out his agenda, an international relations commentator says his politics, more than his faith, will shape how he is received IN BRIEF Dr Oh Ei Sun says Abdul El-Sayed’s win is not purely symbolic and that he could be a bridge between Muslim Americans and the wider American public.He…
A 1.6% increase from December fails to satisfy unions as the CGT and allies press for action on 17 November By PHUBIEYAS AHMAD November 10, 2026 France will raise its minimum wage by 1.6% from December 1, a month earlier than usual, but the announcement has failed to end union pressure over pay and living…
Unions seek bigger minimum wage gains as employers warn about costs and education groups prepare another strike By PHUBIEYAS AHMAD Nov 9, 2026 French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu met unions and employers on Monday to discuss wages and purchasing power, after weekend demonstrations drew smaller crowds but left the government facing further strike action in…
Unions and employers will meet on Monday to discuss pay and purchasing power as France’s draft 2027 budget heads to the Senate. By TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAHNov 6, 2026 French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has called unions and employers to talks on pay and purchasing power on Monday, 9 November, after a nationwide strike…
A national day of action over pay and public services follows three Saturdays of declining official turnout By TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH Nov 5, 2026 | Early morning in France France faces a national day of strikes and demonstrations on Thursday as unions seek to broaden a student-led protest movement into a wider challenge…
